Jason Solanki
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Wine lover since 2001! My interest in wine began while touring the factory where they printed the LCBO VINTAGES magazine.
Over time, my passion for wine grew. Now, I am highly regarded by friends and colleagues as a resource for when they need a wine for that special occasion, be it an anniversary, birthday, wedding, gatherings at home, or when they want to impress their special friend or the In-Laws.
Combining my interest in the Internet/web/computers, you can find me at https://vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com where you will find more wine reviews, events and contests.
Reviews
Reichsgraf Von Kesselstatt Nies'chen Riesling Kabinett 2014, Pradikätswein
Mosel, Germany$27.95
Medium-high intensity nose that has stony mineral, grapefruit, white peach, and honeysuckle aromas. Acids are bright refreshing on the semi-sweet palate with very nice aromas replays along with earthy/mineral notes. Honeyed finish with excellent length. Tasted May/2016.
4.5 Stars
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Flowers Pinot Noir 2016, Sonoma Coast, California
California, Usa$64.95
Medium-high intensity nose is fragrant and pretty with raspberry, cherry, floral, potpourri, and spice, with a touch of stone aromas. The palate is light-to-medium bodied with light tannins and lovely aroma replays. Acids are fresh. Nicely balanced throughout and a lingering finish. Tasted Oct/2018.
4.5 Stars
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Montes Purple Angel 2015, Do Colchagua Valley
Colchagua Valley, Chile$62.95
Blend of 92% and Carmenere and 8% Petit Verdot. Fairly intense nose and ripe with purple, red and black fruits, followed by currant, oak, and floral aromas. The medium-full bodied palate is dense with very good fruit concentration and lovely, ripe fruited aroma replays, Smooth and dusty tannins add a nice textural character. Nicely balanced overall and excellent finish length. Tasted May/2019.
4.5 Stars
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Chateau Mont Redon Chateauneuf Du Pape 2016, Ac
Rhône, France$56.95
A blend of primarily Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre, this fresh red berry, cherry, and raspberry scented Châteauneuf-du-Pape is full-bodied with lovely aroma replays plus spice and licorice flavours. Some stony mineral notes arrive on the mid-palate. Acids are fresh and well-balanced while tannins have some structure. Poised, persistent finish with excellent length. Tasted Nov/2019.
4.5 Stars
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De Bortoli Noble One Botrytis Semillon 2016, New South Wales, Australia (375ml)
New South Wales, Australia$23.75
Highly aromatic and fragrant nose of apricot, pastry, honey, and caramel notes. It's full-bodied and sweet with fresh lemon citrus notes joining the very nicely balanced aroma replays on the flavour profile. Fresh acidity keeps it from being cloying. Spiced mid-palate adds further complexity and interest, and continues through to the finish, with excellent length. Tasted Nov/2019.
4.5 Stars
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Vina Tondonia Red Reserva 2006, Rioja Alta
Rioja, Spain$59.95
A blend of 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, 5% Graciano, and 5% Mazuelo, this medium-high intensity nose of red cherry, strawberry, florals with subtle nuances of forest floor. It is medium-full bodied with supple, integrated, and fine, dusty textured tannins with lovely aroma replays. Acids are very good, while the mid-palate has a slightly tart, sour cherry character. Long, earthy finish. Maturing well, and should continue to drink well into the late 20's. Tasted Oct/2019.
4.5 Stars
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Zuccardi Concreto Malbec 2016, Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$39.95
Tasted June/2017.
4.5 Stars
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Cave Spring Csv Riesling 2015, Cave Spring Vineyard, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada$29.95
Highly aromatic and very appealing nose of mineral and petrol with herbally hints and whiffs of orange citrus. It's off-dry on the palate, with lovely aroma replays, and lively acids balancing the sweetness. Excellent finish length. Consistently superb, year-after-year. Tasted Mar/2017.
4.5 Stars
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Luce Della Vite Luce 2015, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy$119.95
50/50 Sangiovese and Merlot. Medium-high intensity aromas are focused with cherry, clove, and oak spice. It's medium-full bodied on the structured palate with nicely oak-spiced aroma replays. Acids are very good and juicy. Some warmth. Excellent finish length. Better in 3-4 years and drink by 2028. Tasted Oct/2018.
4.5 Stars
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Stags' Leap Winery Petite Sirah 2018, Napa Valley
California, Usa$60.95
Primarily Petite Sirah. Elegantly perfumed aromas of black and blue berry, dark plum, peppery spice, and cocoa, with some wood spice and reductive notes rise out of the glass. It's full-bodied and well-structured on the palate with juicy, ripe black and blue fruit, pepper, spices, and cocoa flavours with touches of smoky mineral and black raspberry adding further complexity. Acids are fresh, vibrant, and juicy, while the firm tannins are structured and grainy. Nicely balanced throughout with savoury, smoky mineral, and cocoa notes lingering on the very long finish. Tasted Jan. 2023.
4.5 Stars
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